Director of Community Engagement [Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum]

The Director of Community Engagement builds mutually beneficial relationships with Boston communities through art. Managing all aspects of the Gardner Museum’s community programs, the Director of Community Engagement works collaboratively with museum staff and community leaders to create and deepen partnerships with Boston’s neighborhoods, especially communities of color. A skilled communicator and teacher, s/he develops connections between local audiences, the Museum’s collections, and special exhibitions through existing and new programming. At the same time, the Director of Community Engagement works cross-departmentally to ensure an excellent experience for visitors who are new to museums, helping front line staff and volunteers successfully bridge economic and social barriers. Focusing on the needs and interests of diverse audiences, the Director of Community Engagement is responsible for gallery and studio programs, free days and evenings, and other special events, designed to increase participation from target communities in all Gardner programming. https://isgm.applicantpro.com/jobs/262476.html Posted on: 08/17/2015